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Katsina State

Capital: Katsina

7.8M
Population
24,192 km²
Land Area
Katsina
Capital
Agriculture
Major Sector

About Katsina State

Katsina is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for agriculture. With a population of approximately 7.8M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's agriculture sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Katsina

Retired Nigerian General and Wife Abducted in Katsina as Bandit Violence Spreads Across Northwest

A retired Nigerian military general and his wife were kidnapped near Zakin Baure in Katsina State, while a separate abduction case...

31 May 2026